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SIG EP IS BACK IN OAK LANE

The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity will return to campus after being suspended in 2013 for claims of misbehavior. MIKE LIU news reporter

Four years since the fraternity was closed in 2013, Sigma Phi Epsilon, also known as SigEp, has reclaimed its Oak Lane house and will be moving back to the Virginia Tech campus. Wrestling with an imperfect reputation, the members of Sigma Phi Epsilon are working to prove that they are moving forward with a mature mindset. “The biggest change would be a positive reconstruction of our values,” said Matt Rowe, a senior majoring in agribusiness who is also the president of Sigma Phi Epsilon. “It was a way for us to come back to what we really are and we are able to build a foundation strongly up from there.” Sigma Phi Epsilon was

suspended in 2013 due to repeated alcohol violations. Because of the consistent record of misbehavior, the national fraternity decided to disband the chapter at Virginia Tech. All the members of the fraternity at that time were put on alumni status. After two years of rebuilding relationships within the Blacksburg community, Sigma Phi Epsilon and its alumni restarted as a new chapter at Virginia Tech in 2015. According to Byron Hug hes, d i re ctor of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Virginia Tech and Sigma Phi Epsilon agreed that they would return to the Oak Lane house in 2017 when the chapter was restarted in 2015. “They are being fully embraced as a new fraternity. That’s part of the reason why whenever a fraternity

is either suspended by Virginia Tech or is closed by national fraternity, typically the only way that they come back is by coming in as a new fraternity with brand new members and brand new culture,” Hughes said. “Otherwise it sets up for a return to old behaviors.” W hen the national fraternity disbanded the chapter at Virginia Tech, the Oak Lane house, which was previously occupied by Sigma Phi Epsilon, became the property of Virginia Tech. According to Hughes, Virginia Tech entered into an agreement with Sigma Phi Epsilon that the house would be used for other programming available while they were rebuilding the chapter. In 2013, Housing and Residence Life launched

Hokies beat Delaware, 27–0 No. 18 Virginia Tech advanced to 2–0 after a sloppy shutout win over the Fightin’ Blue Hens. CHASE PARKER assistant sports editor

It wasn’t pretty, but No. 18 Virginia Tech defeated Delaware 27–0 on Saturday afternoon in the team’s home opener. “I’m happy to get the win,” Fuente said. “Obviously, we have a lot of things that we need to work on. Defense certainly carried the day, which is fantastic. I’m proud of them and the way that they played.” He a d i ng i nt o t he matchup, the Hokies were overwhelming favorites to not only beat the Blue Hens, but to dominate them. Once the game started, however, it became apparent that the win wouldn’t come as easily as expected. The contest was scoreless for nearly the entire first quarter and fans in the stadium seemed shellshocked that the Hokies hadn’t asserted their dominance yet, but then “Beamer Ball” proved to still be alive

and well. With just under three minutes remaining in the opening quarter, Greg Stroman fielded a punt, dashed to his left and the rest was history. Stroman ran the punt back for the 61-yard touchdown return, making him the first player in Virginia Tech history to score on a punt return in three consecutive seasons. “Those guys did a great job of blocking,” Stroman said. “My teammates, they were just as eager wanting me to score as I am. I give a big thanks to them.” Not long after, a little more special teams magic was displayed in Lane Stadium. After a disappointing performance a week ago against West Virginia, Hokies kicker Joey Slye nailed a 50-yarder, which was the longest of his career, putting the Hokies up 10–0. Offensively, Virginia Tech struggled. Up until 3:25 was left in the second

quarter, Delaware had outgained Tech 136 to 53 in total offensive yardage, and Hokies quarterback Josh Jackson was misfiring on nearly all of his passes. But then, the redshirt freshman orchestrated a six play, 80-yard drive to put the Hokies up 17–0. “We all need to keep in mind that he’s a freshman,” Fuente said. “We’re awfully quick to anoint and tell people how great they are, and I think Josh has a good chance to be a really good player. It’s going to be an ongoing process. I was pleased with how he battled. He didn’t hang his head, so to speak. He just kept plugging away. I’m just as proud of him today as I was a week ago.” At halftime, Jackson had only completed nine of 18 passes. But the offensive woes weren’t just courtesy see RECAP / page 6

see SIG EP / page 4 MATT JONES / COLLEGIATE TIMES Ed Gillespie speaks to reporters after the debate, July 22, 2017.

Op-Ed: Gillespie for Governor

Gubernatorial Republican candidate Ed Gillespie advocates for equal educational opportunities for all.

CHRIS ZABOJI / COLLEGIATE TIMES Sigma Phi Epsilon house in Oak Lane, Sept. 8, 2017.

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In Virginia, we are blessed with tremendous a sset s: va st nat u ra l resources, fertile lands, our port, our great colleges and universities, our natural beauty, our historic landmarks, but there’s no question our most valuable asset is our people. When I visit college campuses, like Virginia Tech, I am inspired by the young people I meet. I am excited by the bright, compassionate, ha rdworking Hokies I have met. You have already accomplished a great deal, and a bright future lies ahead of you.

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Virginia is well-known for our world-class public and private colleges and universities, but unfortunately, an education like the one you are pursuing remains out of reach for too many Virginians. Upon graduation, it’s too difficult to find a good-paying job here in Virginia. For three straight years, more people have moved out of the commonwealth than in. Many of those people moving out of Virginia have graduated from our excellent colleges and universities, but are unable to find a good job here.

I want to change that, and I believe this plan will make necessary fundamental changes to our higher education system. Our education system shou ld pro duce t he well-prepared workers businesses need to grow. We need a modern education system to meet the workforce needs of today and the future. While Virginia has a world-class secondary education system, it is not without serious challenges. I put forward a plan to forge three types of strategic partnerships related to higher education. see GILLESPIE / page 2

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GILLESPIE: School for all from page 1

The first would bring together leaders in the business community with educators. They will work together to ensure curriculums align with the needs of the business community. This partnership would also create more internships, apprenticeships and workstudy programs to ensure graduates are ready to enter the workforce. I will work every day to ensure your degree holds measurable economic value in the workforce of tomorrow. The second partnership would encourage the state government in Richmond to work with our public colleges, universities and community colleges to make higher education more accessible and affordable. You know better than anyone: The cost of higher education is too high. The reality remains that in order to live independently, make a good living and provide for their families, most Virginians will need to complete an educational or training program beyond high school. And for too many

Virginians, that remains out of reach because of the exorbitant cost. My parents didn’t go to college, but they insisted we do, and so I worked my way through college. I waited tables, tended bar, parked cars on Capitol Hill — whatever it took. I know how difficult it is to balance classes, classwork, a job to pay your tuition and extracurricular activities to bolster your resume. As governor, I will work to make sure no Virginian is left behind because of the cost of higher education. With the public colleges and universities, we will established agreed-upon performance objectives and financial support will correspond to those metrics. I will encourage our public institutions of higher learning to increase financial aid and workstudy opportunities and establish forgivable loan plans that are tied to post graduation employment. We must also promote affordable alternatives, including online learning opportunities, community college transfer programs, collaborative high school and community college,

sometimes known as dual en roll ment prog ra ms, and advanced placement options. The third partnership would ensure students and parents have choices and the information they need to make an informed decision on what school to attend, what degree or credential programs to pursue, what courses to take, how best to pay for college or other postsecondary training and, perhaps most important, how to make sure a good job and a happy life are fruits of that investment. As the new school year begins, I wish you the best. I promise you this: If I am elected governor of the commonwealth we love, I will work tirelessly to improve our higher education system and ensure there are opportunities for you to stay here after graduation and find a job that allows you to find your path here in Virginia.

ED GILLESPIE • Republican candidate for governor

MATT JONES / COLLEGIATE TIMES Ed Gillespie during the first Virginia gubernatorial debate, July 22, 2017.

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Blacksburg voters should pick Leslie Hager-Smith Campus Greens: Leslie Hager-Smith has our vote for mayor of Blacksburg . Here’s why she should get yours . The Greens at Virginia Tech are proud to endorse Leslie Hager-Smith for mayor of Blacksburg. We want to encourage the entire Virginia Tech community to turn out to vote on Nov. 7. Too often, we ignore local politics. The result is policies that are bad for the environment, bad for students and bad for local businesses. #ItMattersWhoIsMayor; it matters that we elect Leslie Hager-Smith. Hager-Smith deserves your vote because she is a woman of character. She has served multiple times as Blacksburg’s vice mayor since 2008. During that time, she has stood up for local residents and students on a number of issues, from affordable housing to sustainable development. She is a co-founder of Sustainable Blacksburg, which works to ensure that the town meets the highest standa rds in sustainability and environmental protection. Many politicians pay only lip service to the serious issue of clean air and water, but Hager-Smith has shown by her actions that she takes this issue seriously. Her cha racter is best expressed in her

appreciation for, and cultivation of, the Blacksburg community. She supports Downtown Blacksburg Inc., a collection of local businesses, and she founded Up on the Roof to gather business owners and town leaders together. She understands that better paying jobs and a strong community come from cultivating local talent, not kowtowing to multinational corporations. Hager-Smith understands that cultivating a strong community means supporting everyone in that community. That’s why she co-founded SolarFest 11 years ago to provide residents with another great opportunity to eat, drink and enjoy good company. That’s why she fought for Accessory Dwelling units that enable poorer residents and students to find safe and clean housing. She also understands that a good education system is a necessity in the modern economy. That’s why she supports local programs like Access to Community College Education (ACCE) that make it possible for residents to go to New River Community College regardless of their income.

Fi na l ly, supp or t i ng Hager-Smith is simply a matter of common sense. Climate change is impacting Virginia right now, so we need someone in office who will make sure Blacksburg is prepared for what is to come. Virginia Tech is expanding and every student who moves down here will need to find a place to live. HagerSmith understands this basic fact and has worked diligently to ensure affordable housing for all Blacksburg residents. And lastly, Hager-Smith understands that in this era of excessive partisanship, democracy only works when we are willing to listen to one another and compromise. A vote for Hager-Smith is a vote for moderation and understanding. To find out more visit https://www.lesliehagersmith.com/ or check her out on Twitter @ LeslieforMayor. If you are interested in helping her campaign, come to the next meeting of the Greens at Virginia Tech in Squires 217 on Sept. 18.

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Vick petition moves forward New scholarships awarded With two weeks until Michael Vick is set to be inducted into the Virginia Tech Hall of Fame, activists express frustration.

Virginia Tech engineering students were awarded $15 million in scholarships, the largest in university history.

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With less than two weeks to sway the university, activists Jennifer Breeden and Rachel Beasley have joined forces to discourage Virginia Tech from inducting alumnus and NFL player Michael Vick into the Hokie’s Hall of Fame Class of 2017. Since July 14, Jennifer Breeden has collected more than 85,000 signatures and over 239,000 in total. Although the dr ive to Bla ck sbu rg f r om Fredericksburg was unmanageable for Breeden and her newborn, Sarah Lawrence, supporter of the petition movement, offered to deliver the petitions to President Sands this Thursday. According to Lawrence, she was greeted at the office with Mark Owczarski, assistant vice president of university relations, who refused to offer a secondary comment. He affirmed the

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original statement made by the university and she was instructed to leave her petitions with a woman at the front desk in Burruss Hall. Lawrence expressed frustration toward the university’s decision, suggesting that this issue should be treated with as much consideration as the buildings which have

confederate ties on campus. Virginia Tech will honor the Class of 2017 Hall-of-Famers at the next home football game on Sept. 22 against Old Dominion.

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Ten Virginia Tech students have been awarded scholarships totaling $15 million from the A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation. This is the largest scholarship donation ever made to the university. Virginia Tech President Tim Sands announced the partnership with the A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation and the money awarded to the school in early September. “The foundation’s work to open doors and equip talented students to address the world’s problems strongly supports our vision as a global land-grant university,” Sands said in a written statement. “This is an important new partnership and a powerful statement about the value of college access, inclusion, and diversity.” The money is being used to establish the Clark Scholars Program at Virginia Tech, which provides full tuition scholarships to engineering students and aims to improve engineering education. “From improving facilities to recruiting the best faculty and students to expanding access to students who otherwise couldn’t afford an engineering degree, we invest

made in June, brings Virginia Tech’s total to $162.28 million in commitments and gifts this year. Since the Clark Scholars Program covers only academic tuition, the university has agreed to give additional funding to the program to ensure that Clark Scholars have their room, board and fees covered as well. This falls in line with Virginia Tech’s inclusivity initiative introduced by Sands last fall. The series of initiatives for the university includes an increased focus on inclusion and diversity. The initiative also strives to double the number of minority and underrepresented student groups by the year 2020.

to ensure that tomorrow’s engineers are equipped to help solve society’s toughest problems,” states the A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation official website of its goals. Students enrolled must major in engineering, take at least 1–2 business classes and participate in community service, in addition to attending leadership seminars and events with leaders in the field. The A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation started the Clark Scholars Program in 2011. Other schools to host the program include George Washington University, Johns Hopkins University and Vanderbilt University . Virginia Tech will be the fourth school to participate. The foundation hopes to add more schools this fall. The donation, which was

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BILLY CLARKE / COLLEGIATE TIMES Goodwin Hall, Sept.11, 2016.

AHMED MUSTAFA / COLLEGIATE TIMES Stroubles Creek, Sept. 10, 2017.

Restoring local waterway Stroubles Creek Restoration Initiative seeks to improve the Blacksburg waterway and repair its damaged ecosystem. ANDREW YOUNG news staff writer

Over the next three months, the Stroubles Creek Restoration Initiative is working on a project to help restore the waterway and create a more vegetated and environmentally-friendly surrounding space. The organization is hosting three days of service: Sept. 16, Oct. 14 and Nov. 18. Running directly under Blacksburg and Virginia Tech’s campus, Stroubles Creek has had a history of environmental issues. Coal mining in the 1800s damaged the waterway significantly, as did the rapid development of Blacksburg and Virginia Tech. Separate incidents of direct pollution late in the 20th century only further damaged the creek’s health. In 2002, Stroubles Creek was designated as an impaired waterway by the commonwealth as a part of the Impaired Waterways Act in 2002. W. Cully Hession has been working hands-on with Stroubles Creek for some time, and created the StREAM Lab at Stroubles Creek, his ultimate goal being “to remove Stroubles Creek from the Clean Water Act list of impaired waters,” while also “to reduce the bacteria loadings to the stream by removing cattle access to the stream,” and to “reduce sediment from eroding streambanks by the creek.” Hession has previously worked with students in restoration initiatives, and sees another opportunity for improvement of the

Stroubles ecosystem with upcoming service days over the next three months, with a specific area that borders the creek along Plantation Road as a main focus. “We’re getting an extra 30-foot buffer in here,” Hession said. “We’re going to have trees planted through here, which will increase the buffer, increase shading, increase the filtration of all the runoff from the pasture.” What Hession is referring to is known as a riparian buffer, which is “a vegetated area near a stream which helps shade and partially protect a stream from the impact of adjacent land uses.” The main objectives of the volunteer sessions are to thicken the buffer, and to create a healthier ecosystem around the creek. Volunteers would help reorganize the existing ecosystem and plant trees in the area. Maria Saxton, a doctorate student in environmental design and planning and one of the spearheads of the Stroubles Creek Restoration Initiative, sees the riparian buffer solution as “both economical and relatively easy to create with limited resources.” “After it is initially installed, there is little maintenance required for it to do its job,” Maria Saxton wrote in an email interview with the Collegiate Times. “It helps to shade and protect the stream, while creating an aesthetically-pleasing vegetated area.” The Stroubles Creek Restoration initiative was founded in 2014, and has made a significant impact

on the ecosystem. “As a community effort, of which the Stroubles Creek Restoration Initiative is merely a part, we have made tremendous strides in improving the health and condition of Stroubles Creek,” wrote Tom Saxton, one of the founders of the initiative, in an email interview with the Collegiate Times. Since the initiative began, over 1,200 trees have been planted in the Stroubles Creek streambank. Historically, restoration projects on the creek have been well-received by the immediate Virginia Tech and Blacksburg community. “Our community has been extremely supportive since day one. The turnout for events has been humbling, especially in 2016 when we had more volunteers (100+) than tools, so volunteers were more than happy to pick up trash from the creek and remove tubes from previous plantings,” Maria Saxton wrote. “I would urge students to become aware of the effects their actions have on the environment around them,” Maria Saxton wrote of the initiative. “This is not only relevant to Stroubles Creek, but to every aspect of our environment. Awareness and education are two huge hurdles in addressing issues such as poor water quality, and it is invaluable to know what’s going on around you. Simple measures such as reducing car usage can go a long way.” @CollegiateTimes

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the Innovate livinglearning community at the Oak Lane house. After two years, the program grew significantly and the department decided to relocate the program to Pritchard Hall. The house was then used as a transfer house for transfer students for two years. According to Kenneth Belcher, senior associate director for Housing Services, Virginia Tech made a decision to not to continue the transfer house for the 2017–18 academic year due to the unexpected size of the incoming first-year class. Sigma Phi Epsilon star ted the “balanced man” program to replace the old pledging system. According to Rowe, the program represents a belief in continuous development. “At college, you spent 90 percent of your time outside of the classroom, so how are

you gonna become a better man? How are you gonna build yourself up and build others around you so when you graduate and get that diploma, you can make a contributed difference to society?” Rowe said. “In that way, we also believe that pledging was more so growth in a semester whereas the balanced man program is growth in the whole entire four years.” The program includes four challenges with one challenge for each year in college. The four challenges are Sigma challenge, which is an intro session to Greek life, college life and SigEp; Phi challenge, which is to help the members to find and develop leadership and social skills; Epsilon challenge, which is to use the skills developed in Phi challenges in real life; and brother mentor challenge, which is to build oneself up for the life after college. “Their focus has truly been on how to identify men

that wanted to come in,” Hughes said, “and really become the type of man that would embrace the values and carnal principles of Sigma Phi Epsilon.” Sigma Phi Epsilon has had the highest GPA of any Virginia Tech fraternity for four consecutive semesters. According to Rowe, the fraternity’s goal is to get to a fifth this semester and sixth next spring. “Right now we are trying to rebuild our chapter,” said Karthik Dhanireddy, a junior microbiology major and Sigma Phi Epsilon member. “Get away from that old image, start to build a new image ... take things forward and establish who we are as a new chapter and hopefully the pinnacle of the Greek community here at Virginia Tech.”

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Check out the first Virginia Tech Corps Day on Sept. 16. KATIE RICE lifestyles staff writer

Virginia Tech Corps Day, an event that should have been in existence all along, will make its debut on Saturday, Sept. 16. “Virginia Tech was founded on the Corps of Cadets and a lot of people don’t understand the Corps, don’t know what they do,” said Seyi Olusina, a senior in human nutrition, food and exercise, and one of the minds behind bringing the event to life. The festivities begin at 11 a.m., allowing plenty of time to get dirty and have fun before the away game at ECU kicks off. Stations on the Drillfield will host opportunities for push-up and pull-up contests. Attendees will get to march and sing cadences of the Corps. There will even be a chance to put on the cadets’ gear and attempt running with it on. “We just kind of see them as people in uniform and even for me I’m still learning about their culture, their history and the important things to them. So, this is a day where people can come out and do some of their activities,” Olusina said. Throughout the day, Corps members at each station will talk about the history of the

Corps, and share information about what is important to them and why “Sometimes people you see after 5 o’clock, when they’re not in uniform, could be cadets and you would never know,” Olusina said. “So, this is just kind of to help expose who they are and get people to respect them a little more.” Families are encouraged to attend. Olusina reached out to the 11 elementary schools in Montgomery County, informing them of the fun and chances to win prizes for their schools. For Greek life, non-Greek organizations and the elementary schools, there will opportunities to earn points and win gift cards and prizes for their groups. The only activity not on the Drillfield is the Corps Obstacle Course, which people can run for $5. The money will benefit the Wounded Warriors Project, an organization the Corps supports. Running and jumping and climbing is sure to work up an appetite, so The Grillfield food truck will be on the Drillfield for the duration of the event to provide sustenance for hungry patrons. Olusina and a couple of

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friends in the Corps threw the idea around at a luncheon last year. They thought it should be a real event, so they took the idea to the Corps. The Corps thought it sounded great, so they got to work on planning. “There are different groups of people on campus and I can relate a little to them being a black man on campus, a small minority,” Olusina said about his desire to be part of the project. “When you’re not understood, it’s not fun; it’s not a good environment to be in.” Those in charge of the event spent the summer planning and ironing out the finer details. The concept of VT Corps Day was born at the end of May 2017 and is coming to life less than four months later. “InclusiveVT Week is actually that week and they added us to the program for Saturday, because it really is about including the Corps,” Olusina said. “They’re students just like everyone else. Respecting them and understanding them, and helping them to have the best experience also is important.” VT Corps Day will be an open opportunity to experience a taste of the Corps lifestyle. Olusina said the Corps puts their best into everything they do, and this event is no exception. He is impressed with the attention to detail they have provided and looks forward to Sept. 16 when this dream comes to life. RSVP to the Facebook Event and share it with friends to help make the first annual Virginia Tech Corps Day a success.

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‘Narcos’ season 3 is here After the crazy events of the previous season, the Gentlemen of Cali are back in the cocaine business.

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Season three of “Narcos” is finally here. If you’re like me, then you may or may not have finished the past two seasons in less than a week apiece. For the sake of my sanity, I didn’t do that this time — six episodes in, here’s what I have for you so far. I came into this season with a lot of questions, only one of which was answered: Will the show be able to go on without Escobar? Yes — absolutely. The Gentlemen of Cali have taken Escobar’s place, and business has been booming since the kingpin’s death. To get everyone up to speed, let’s take a look at the Cali Godfathers: Pacho Herrera Pacho is the head of distribution and security for the Cartel. This character has been drawing a lot of attention because unlike many of the other men in the cartel business in that time, he’s openly gay. This actually strengthened his relationship with the Cartel due to the fact that they openly accepted him after his father disowned him.

Pacho is my favorite of the Godfathers, because he’s not the stereotypical drug kingpin — he has personality. Chepe Santacruz-Londono Chepe is in charge of U.S. operation and responsible for New York City. While the real-life Chepe probably played a large role in the Cartel, I didn’t really think his character added much to the series and, frankly, was annoying. Miguel Rodriguez Miguel is the operations chief and Gilberto’s right hand man. At first, Miguel’s personality is not that different from Gilberto’s. But when Gilberto goes to jail, Miguel has no choice but to step up. However, after the incarceration of his brother, Miguel b e comes i nc reasi ngly paranoid. Gilberto Rodriguez Gilberto is the man in charge — the cartel CEO. Gilberto likes to keep a low profile, but he is not to be messed with. He is the brains of the enormous operation; when it comes to the world of cocaine, he knows all and sees all. There is no

hiding from Gilberto. The nitty gritty When I began this season, I was skeptical. However, the audience now has a main focus in Peña, which some critics are saying is a saving grace for the show. Not only is he devilishly handsome — he is a grade-A badass. Still, some small part of me does miss his playful banter with Murphy. Peña is now all business, all the time. He always turns down his team’s invitations to a drink, eager to dismantle the Gentlemen of Cali. That being said, the season starts off slowly; in the first episode of the season, Gilberto announced that the men of the Cali Cartel would be turning themselves in soon, in return for reduced sentences. This confused me. Why start off the season with such a concrete conclusion? In the end, this plotline played out really well for the show, and I can’t wait to binge the rest of the season. Until then, I give this season of “Narcos” four out of five stars.

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‘Siesta Key’: Your new fix

MTV’s newest drama is here to satisfy your trashy TV needs. GRETCHEN KERNBACH lifestyles staff writer

MTV’s newest show, “Siesta Key,” has become tradition in my apartment. The dramafilled, summer-themed show comes from the producers of “Laguna Beach,” which means (as you might have guessed) it circulates around today’s hookup culture. Although the very first episode premiered July 31, I was not aware of its existence until last week. My roommates were actually more excited about the next episode of “Siesta Key” than they were about “Bachelor in Paradise.” As you can see, we like to watch bad reality television. MTV calls “Siesta Key” a docuseries, but it is plainly obvious that it is somewhat scripted. For the actors’ sake, I hope it is scripted. There is no way these people actually speak the way they do on their own. For contextual purposes, “Laguna Beach” was a show that ran for three seasons between 2004 and 2006. It primarily focuses on the lives of several students attending Laguna Beach High School, one of whom was Lauren Conrad, who provided the voice-over for the show’s first season. The stars of “Siesta Key” range from 19 to 25 years old, straying away from its ancestor’s high school theme. Instead, the show takes place in an island community southwest of Sarasota, Florida

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— in other words, where rich people live. The main characters include Alex, Brandon, Chloe, Garrett, Juliette, Kelsey and Madisson. Yes, she spells her name with the double “s.” Somewhere in there is a web of toxic relationships and friendships. I couldn’t tell you exactly who with who, but I am sure everyone is involved in some sort of drama. A show that would definitely make you feel like you have your life together and all figured out. “I hate Kelsey, because she is shady and full of herself,” said Allison Twomey, a junior public relations major. “(She) has this wonderful, hot boyfriend and is cheating on him and screwing him over just to be a part of the popular crowd.” Twomey discovered the show by simply seeing a commercial for it, but she didn’t bother to watch it until she was bored and it was already on TV. “There’s so much dumb drama that it’s so addicting, and even though you hate yourself for watching it, there’s

just something about it that makes you want it to never end,” Twomey added. I will admit that I do like stupid shows filled with unnecessary drama. “Siesta Key” provides drama junkies with a prettier version of heartbreak, betrayal and adulthood. And I’m not talking about the cast. The shots of the surrounding area in the show are actually quite beautiful, as the beach was voted No. 5 in the world this year by TripAdvisor. “My favorite part of ‘Siesta Key’ is seeing all of the scenery on the show,” said Bridget Prybyla, a junior management and marketing major. “I went there this summer so it’s cool to see the same places I saw.” Although I have only seen one episode, there’s a chance I’ll be visiting MTV’s website to check out the rest. As “Bachelor in Paradise” comes to a close, what else is going to fill that void in your life? Check out “Siesta Key,” Mondays at 10 p.m. on MTV.

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of the aerial attack, as Tech running backs had only accumulated 18 total rushing yards up to that point. “We didn’t run the ball very much,” Jackson said. “You can’t worry about that. We tried to throw it a lot. I tried to get what I could running, but at the end of the day I don’t think we ran the ball very much at all, so that’s not something I’m worried about.” After a scoreless third quarter, the Tech offense finally got going again. Jackson completed all four of his passes en route to a 62-yard drive that was capped off by a 28-yard

touchdown pass to Cam Phillips. Joey Slye later made the final points of the game by way of a 24-yard field goal, putting the Hokies ahead 27–0. The defense for Virginia Tech was the team’s anchor against Delaware. While they would bend on occasion, the unit never broke. The Delawa re offense was only within scoring range twice, but Bud Foster’s defense never allowed a single point to get on the board. “That’s big you know. That’s a momentum thing and that’s a pride thing for the defense. Whenever they get in the red zone, you don’t want them to

score. And us as a defense, whenever you get a shutout, you know, that’s pretty big,” said defensive tackle Ricky Walker. Up next for the Hokies is East Carolina, a team that is notorious for upsetting the Hokies from time to time. However, ECU has looked like a shell of what it once was throughout the first two weeks of play. The Pirates will enter the game 0–2, having been outscored a combined 90–34 in their first two games. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in Greenville, North Carolina, on Sept. 16.

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ZOE SCOPA / COLLEGIATE TIMES Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips (5) carries the American flag onto the field to lead the team’s entrance to the first game in Lane Stadium, Sept. 9, 2017.

Receiving corps in progress Virginia Tech is still looking for answers after losing two of its top receivers to the NFL Draft. NATHAN LOPRETE assistant sports editor

ZOE SCOPA / COLLEGIATE TIMES Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson (17) avoids a tackle from Delaware’s Cam Kitchen (99), Sept. 9, 2017.

Does Tech make the grade? Our writers grade every unit of the Virginia Tech football team in its sloppy win over Delaware. DAVIS MEARS AND JOSH GANN sports staff writers

Offense

Quarterback In his second game as the Hokies quarterback, Josh Jackson completed 16 passes on 29 attempts for 222 yards and two touchdowns, and ran on eight carries for 19 yards. It wasn’t a breathtaking performance by the freshman quarterback who missed some throws downfield, but he made smart decisions and did not turn the ball over. Grade: B Running backs T he Vi rginia Tech backfield consisted of Jalen Holston, Travon McMillian, Steven Peoples and Deshawn McClease. The group ran on 18 carries for a total of 59 yards and no touchdowns; however, McMillian did catch a four yard pass for a touchdown from Jackson. Although some of the blame can be placed on the offensive line’s poor blocking, the running backs are going to have to step up in the future. Grade: D+ Wide receivers/tight ends The wide receiving corps comprised of Cam Phillips, Sean Savoy, C.J. Carroll and James Clark. Phillips was once again the star of the show, making 6 catches for 90 yards and a touchdown along with a fumble. However, Savoy and Carroll made some nice plays, combining for seven catches for 119 yards. The group missed some catches early, but made up for it later. Solid performance from the group. Grade: BOffensive line

The offensive line could not create any running room today. Period. The running backs consistently were tackled for short or no gains. On the other hand, the pass blocking was very good, as Jackson had a lot of time to throw the ball. The offensive line also only gave up one sack. That being said, the run blocking needs to improve for this offense to be explosive. Grade: C-

Defense

Defensive line The defensive line owned the line of scrimmage today. They may not have stuffed the stat sheet, but they made their presence felt, especially in the running game. They made it very difficult for the Delaware offensive line to create running lanes. They also offered a much better pass rush against Delaware this week than they did against West Virginia. Every starting defensive lineman had a tackle for loss, and Trevon Hill had a fumble recovery. Grade: A Linebackers The linebacking corps was once again a bright spot for the Hokies defense on Saturday. They were effective in the run game, as they added to a strong defensive line push to clog running lanes. They also provided lots of help on the pass rush, which made the passing game nearly ineffective. Tremaine Edmunds had a monstrous game with 14 tackles, four tackles for losses, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble. Grade: A Secondary The secondary played much better than they did

a week ago against West Virginia. There were times in which the secondary got beat on passes toward the sidelines, which extended drives. However, for most of the game this unit kept tight coverage, and limited Delawa re qua r terback Joe Walker with places to throw the ball. They made several big tackles in the open field to stop big plays. Mook Reynolds and Terrell Edmunds each recorded a sack, and Edmunds had an interception that he returned for 55 yards. Grade: ASpecial teams The special teams unit made their presence felt early when punt returner Greg Stroman pulled off a 61-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter. Stroman dodged a couple of tackles and then showcased breakaway speed to capitalize on the first special teams touchdown of the season. Punter Oscar Bradburn impressed many against West Virginia and had another strong showing against Delaware. He averaged 45.6 yards on five punts, and pinned Delaware deep in their own territory several times. Kicker Joey Slye missed two field goals last week, but rebounded this week with two made field goals from 50 and 24 yards. He did miss a field goal and had another blocked just before halftime. Slye will need to be more reliable than he has been in case a late game situation arises. Grade: B+

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Coming into the 2017 season, head coach Justin Fuente and his staff knew they had some players to replace on the offensive side of the football. Specifically speaking, they had to replace Isaiah Ford and Bucky Hodges. With Cam Phillips as the only wide receiver returning with experience, the Hokies are still trying to find a supporting cast after their 27–0 win over Delaware. It was a rough start for the Hokies offense as Josh Jackson struggled to find any rhyme with his receivers. Jackson began the game 1–6 with his only completion being to C.J. Carroll in the first quarter. That included a deep ball to Sean Savoy that the receiver dropped. Senior receiver Cam Phillips talked about bouncing back from those kinds of mistakes. “You don’t let it worry you. All you can do is bounce back from it, which I think he did and had a pretty good game,” he said. Savoy finished with four catches for 63 yards in the victory. Phillips talked about the freshman’s ability to channel that frustration into a solid performance. “He made a big catch on a drive that we had. What you like to see is that it kind of bothers him that he didn’t

make the play. Other guys did a good job of patting him on the back and telling him we’ll come back to you,” he said. In the second quarter with the Hokies leading 10–0, Jackson went deep down to Savoy. The freshman, who is listed at 5-9, made an acrobatic catch over the defender to set up first and goal. Jackson would later finish the drive with a touchdown pass to Travon McMillian. Jackson finished 16–28 for 222 yards but knows there were some opportunities that he and the offense missed. “We just have to capitalize on those kind of plays,” he said. “We definitely should have played a lot better than we did today. There’s some things I missed. You can put that on me.” In the second half, Jackson hooked up with his favorite target. On second down from the Blue Hens’ 28-yard line, Jackson delivered a strike to Phillips in the back of the end zone. Jackson took a huge hit on the play, but still made the throw and popped off the ground with an emphatic fist pump. “The coaches told us to take a shot once we got close enough, and I think Josh got hit on that play and laid it up for me and I just kept my eyes on the ball and made a play on it,” Phillips said. Phillips talked about the

chemistry between him and Jackson. “I think the thing that I am most excited about is the trust that the coaches and my teammates have in me. That is something that I work for, but that is what I am prepared for and got me in this position,” he said. Phillips finished with six receptions for 90 yards which put him fourth on the Hokies all-time list for receiving yards (2,291). Besides Phillips and Savoy, the Hokies didn’t get a lot from the rest of the receivers. Carroll finished with 56 yards on three receptions, while James Clark had just one reception. For Phillips, the game provide d rea son for optimism while also a reminder that there is work to do. “I think we can come out optimistic because we didn’t play well but we won 27–0” he said. “As an offense we can go back to the drawing board and work on our execution.” The Hokies will face East Carolina next week. The Pirates allowed over 400 yards through the air to West Virginia in their week two loss.

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BILLY CLARKE / COLLEGIATE TIMES Cam Phillips (5) catches a pass en route to his first touchdown of the day, Sept. 9, 2017.